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A.A. Cristi

A.A. Cristi is a Managing Editor and Features Writer for BroadwayWorld. For the past eight years, she has covered news from coast to coast, attended major industry events including The Tony Awards, and has contributed countless special features including interviews, original exclusives, and in-depth historical research projects. She is a graduate of the College of Staten Island with a degree in Communications/Journalism. She has performed both onstage and behind the scenes with La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, Theater For the New City, Midtown International Theater Festival, Richard Frankel Productions, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Scorpio Entertainment, Commercial Theater Institute, Fringe NYC, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, and CAGE Theatre Company. When she is not covering the Broadway industry, A.A. is an award-winning children's author whose first book, "Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale About the True Meaning of Christmas Trees" is out now from Mascot Books.




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VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the The Great Ziegfeld  for Humanities Symposium Series
VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the The Great Ziegfeld for Humanities Symposium Series
June 18, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared a flashback installment of its Humanitarian Symposium Series taking an inside look at the work of The Great Ziegfeld.

VIDEO: Goodspeed Broadcasts 2013 50th Anniversary Celebration
VIDEO: Goodspeed Broadcasts 2013 50th Anniversary Celebration
June 18, 2020

In 2013, Goodspeed celebrated its 50th anniversary with the biggest party they've ever thrown. There was a huge tent on the lawn where dinner was served with 400 members and artists followed by a show in the theatre.

VIDEO: Christina Bianco Performs Online Fundraiser for Color of Change
VIDEO: Christina Bianco Performs Online Fundraiser for Color of Change
June 18, 2020

Tonight Christina Bianco, who recently starred in Funny Girl in Paris, presented her first live stream performance tonight featuring live music, impressions, comedy sketches, guest stars and more all while raising money for a great cause! The proceeds from tonight's show benefit the organization Color of Change.

BroadwayWorld Readers Pick Their Most Inspiring LGBTQ+ Characters
BroadwayWorld Readers Pick Their Most Inspiring LGBTQ+ Characters
June 20, 2020

All month long, BroadwayWorld is celebrating Pride! As part of the festivities we polled our readers to find out your picks for the most inspirational LGBTQ+ characters in theatrical history!

NEA Spotlight: Theater Latte Da in Minneapolis, MN
NEA Spotlight: Theater Latte Da in Minneapolis, MN
June 23, 2020

This month, BroadwayWorld will profile arts organizations selected for NEA funding to let them express, in their own words, what the award means to their organization and how the funding will not only enable them to plan and execute new productions and community programs, but help them recover from financial losses sustained in the Covid-19 pandemic.

NEA Spotlight: Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ
NEA Spotlight: Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ
June 18, 2020

This month, BroadwayWorld will profile arts organizations selected for NEA funding to let them express, in their own words, what the award means to their organization and how the funding will not only enable them to plan and execute new productions and community programs, but help them recover from financial losses sustained in the Covid-19 pandemic.

NEA Spotlight: Missoula Children's Theater in Missoula, MT
NEA Spotlight: Missoula Children's Theater in Missoula, MT
June 16, 2020

This month, BroadwayWorld will profile these organizations to let them express, in their own words, what the award means to their organization and how the funding will not only enable them to plan and execute new productions and community programs, but help recover from financial losses sustained in the Covid-19 pandemic.

VIDEO: Kendra Kassenbaum, Jordan Gelber, Kevin Kahoon and the Cast of GUYS AND DOLLS Reunite for Muny Cast Party
VIDEO: Kendra Kassenbaum, Jordan Gelber, Kevin Kahoon and the Cast of GUYS AND DOLLS Reunite for Muny Cast Party
June 11, 2020

The Muny Cast party is celebrating its 2019 summer production of Guys and Dolls with the reunion of cast members Ben Davis, Kendra Kassebaum, Jordan Gelber, Zoe Vonder Haar, Kevin Cahoon, Orville Mendoza, Jared Gertner, Gordon Greenberg, Patrick O'Neill and Lorin Latarro!

VIDEO: Writer and Composer Khiyon Hursey Joins Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
VIDEO: Writer and Composer Khiyon Hursey Joins Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
June 11, 2020

Goodspeed has released a new episode in its In The (Home) Office series! This week's episode features writer and composer, Khiyon Hursey.

VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the Works of The Bronte Family and WUTHERING HEIGHTS for Humanities Symposium Series
VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the Works of The Bronte Family and WUTHERING HEIGHTS for Humanities Symposium Series
June 11, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared a flashback installment of its Humanitarian Symposium Series taking an inside look at the work of Sigmund Romberg.

VIDEO: Anna Deavere Smith Recalls the First Reading of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Signature Theatre
VIDEO: Anna Deavere Smith Recalls the First Reading of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Signature Theatre
June 11, 2020

Signature Theatre Residency 1 playwright Anna Deavere Smith speaks to her work at Signature's first play reading for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.

TV: NJ Kids Dance For The Life of George Floyd & 
Unite to Make a Difference
TV: NJ Kids Dance For The Life of George Floyd & Unite to Make a Difference
June 9, 2020

A group of talented kids turn to dance to make a difference in the life of George Floyd and individuals who died like him. As cast of the Off-Broadway hit show, Over The Rainbow: The Rock Ballet, they dared to tackle the Wizard of Oz and transformed the classic favorite into a modern day version, telling their story through dance. In staying true to their charitable mission that dance transforms all, they united to join in the fight for Justice and address the impact it has on us all. 

VIDEO: Paper Mill Playhouse Presents NEW VOICES 2013: SWING AWAKENING!
VIDEO: Paper Mill Playhouse Presents NEW VOICES 2013: SWING AWAKENING!
June 8, 2020

The annual a?oeNew Voicesa?? concert is the culmination of Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. Members of the competitive Conservatory who earned coveted spots in the Senior (ages 15a?"18), Junior Plus (ages 13a?"14), and Junior companies (ages 10a?"12) are directed and choreographed by Paper Mill Playhouse's professional artistic staff in this fully produced, original concert.

YouTube's 'Dear Class of 2020' Featuring Billy Porter, Taylor Swift and More Pushed to Sunday June 7
YouTube's 'Dear Class of 2020' Featuring Billy Porter, Taylor Swift and More Pushed to Sunday June 7
June 5, 2020

YouTube today announced that its 'Dear Class of 2020' global virtual commencement ceremony, will now be held one day later on Sunday, June 7, due to a memorial being held for George Floyd in North Carolina on June 6. 

VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the Works of Sigmund Romberg for Humanities Symposium Series
VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the Works of Sigmund Romberg for Humanities Symposium Series
June 4, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared a flashback installment of its Humanitarian Symposium Series taking an inside look at the work of Sigmund Romberg.

VIDEO: Celebrate Ensembles with 5th Avenue Theatre's F@T5: Essential Ensembles
VIDEO: Celebrate Ensembles with 5th Avenue Theatre's F@T5: Essential Ensembles
June 4, 2020

Fridays @ The 5th doesn't stop just because we're all stuck inside! Here's Episode 4: Is There Musical Theater After High School? with guest panelist Solea Pfeiffer.  This episode originally aired on Friday, April 10, 2020.

WE ARE FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Documentary Release Postponed
WE ARE FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Documentary Release Postponed
June 3, 2020

Hulu has released the trailer for the upcoming original documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, which features Lin-Manuel Miranda, Arthur Lewis, Anthony Veneziale, Christopher Jackson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Chris Sullivan, Bill Sherman, James Monroe Iglehart, Andrew Bancroft and Thomas Kail.

VIDEO: Paper Mill Playhouse Conservatory Students Perform 'Over the Rainbow'
VIDEO: Paper Mill Playhouse Conservatory Students Perform 'Over the Rainbow'
June 1, 2020

Students from the Paper Mill Playhouse Conservatory have come together to create a virtual performance--a message of hope and togetherness during these trying times.

VIDEO: Composer Neil Berg Joins SUNY Student Assembly
VIDEO: Composer Neil Berg Joins SUNY Student Assembly
June 1, 2020

On the third day of the 2020 Week of the SUNY Student Assembly, SUNY SA Chief of Staff Taryn Rackmyer interviewed Broadway composer, lyricist, and producer Neil Berg (with a surprise appearance from his wife, Broadway star Rita Harvey!)

VIDEO: On This Day, June 4 - Happy Birthday, Julie White!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 4 - Happy Birthday, Julie White!
June 4, 2020

Today we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner, Julie White!



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